UEEEL0055 — Overhaul and repair major switchgear and control gear
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What an assessment for UEEEL0055 must cover
65 assessable components: 3 elements (19 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 36 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.
Elements & performance criteria
1 Prepare for overhaul/repair of switchgear/control gear
- 1.1WHS/OHS processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified and applied
- 1.2Existing WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures in preparation for work are followed
- 1.3Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted on job safety assessments, risks assessed and risk control measures implemented
- 1.4Workplace instructions on the scope of overhaul and/or repair work are received and expected outcomes of work discussed with appropriate person/s
- 1.5Appropriate person/s is consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others involved on the worksite
- 1.6Switchgear/control gear service and repair documentation is read and applied
- 1.7Sources of materials required for work are determined in accordance with workplace procedures
- 1.8Tools, equipment and testing devices needed for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety
2 Overhaul switchgear/control gear
- 2.1WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out repair work are followed
- 2.2Need to inspect, test or measure live electrical work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
- 2.3Circuits/machines/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
- 2.4Switchgear and control gear are dismantled, parts tagged and stored to prevent loss or damage
- 2.5Serviceability of switchgear/control gear components is determined by measurement tests and inspections and results recorded in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.6Materials/replacement parts required to complete repair work are sourced and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.7Repairs are inspected and tested in accordance with workplace procedures
- 2.8Overhaul/repair specifications and work instructions are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
3 Document overhaul/repair work
- 3.1WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
- 3.2Reusable, faulty or worn components are tagged and despatched for repair in accordance with workplace procedures
- 3.3Repair work is documented in accordance with workplace requirements, stating whether the switchgear/control gear complies with the overhaul specifications and relevant industry standards
Performance evidence
- applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures and practices, including using of risk control measures
- applying sustainable energy principles and practices
- documenting overhaul/repair work
- overhauling and repairing major switchgear/control gear, including:
- completing service documentation correctly
- dealing with unplanned events in accordance with workplace procedures in a manner that minimises risk to personnel and equipment
- determining the state/serviceability of switchgear/control gear correctly
- interpreting service and repair documentation correctly
- repairing switchgear/control gear in accordance with relevant industry standards
- preparing for overhaul/repair of switchgear/control gear
Knowledge evidence
- types and applications of switchgear and control gear
- operating principles of switchgear and control gear
- interlocking systems, including:
- external interlocking systems such as Castell key systems
- internal interlocking systems for either safety or that operate in conjunction with Castell key systems
- control and protection of switchgear and control gear
- installation requirements, including:
- operating specifications for equipment
- areas requiring repairs and maintenance
- determining if repairs/maintenance are to be carried in situ or in workshop environment
- relevant legislation and standards applicable to the installation
- WHS/OHS issues with regard to removing/re-installing heavy equipment
- electrical safety issues with regard to removing/re-installing equipment
- understanding of CFC units
- electrical switchgear and control gear protection methods, including:
- the operation of switchgear when it opens under load
- the settings and operation required for both magnetic short circuit and thermal overload with equipment
- determining the earth fault-loop impedance requirements required to keep touch voltage values within requirements
- thermal imaging techniques
- time/current curves from manufacturer specifications
- equipment to safely test switchgear after repairs or maintenance
- effectiveness of arc suppression installed within the equipment
- modern types of switchgear that are computer controlled and programmed
- modern types of switchgear that are interconnected to other protective devices
- certification process for any repair or maintenance work performed
- phase-failure systems
- verifying the correct fault-level for the installation is consistent with the kiloamp (kA) rating of the equipment
- x-ray and ultrasonic detection systems with regard to metallurgy
- different types of lubricants required for different locations, temperatures and humidity
- electrical safe working practices of working safely on or around electrical equipment, including:
- determining safe working standards and codes of practice for equipment and installations over 20 kA
- WHS/OHS requirements for equipment and installations over 20 kA
- working knowledge of operating within the vicinity of live conductors, such as barriers
- procedures for working on switchgear over 20 kA
- risks and control measures associated with harmful dusts and airborne contaminants, including thermal insulation, fibrous cement materials and asbestos, and other fibre-reinforced switchboard materials
- checks and storage methods for maintaining the safety of testing devices
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Related units
- UEEEL0001 — Apply compliance requirements to all aspects of electrical work
- UEEEL0002 — Apply currency of safe working practices and compliance verification of electrical installations
- UEEEL0003 — Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations
- UEEEL0004 — Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment
- UEEEL0005 — Develop and connect electrical control circuits
- UEEEL0006 — Develop detailed and complex drawings for electrical systems using CAD systems
- UEEEL0007 — Develop detailed electrical drawings
- UEEEL0008 — Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls
- UEEEL0009 — Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls
- UEEEL0010 — Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits
- UEEEL0011 — Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus
- UEEEL0012 — Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories
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